More Performance

Prince's More Performance racquets have a number of new features designed to enhance their performance. PowerLock construction is designed to create more power, the Direct Contact string channels are designed to provide more feel, and the Air+ Comfort handle provides more comfort. Prince hopes that more power plus more feel plus more comfort will equal More Performance.

Prince's Powerlock technology is based on the premise that two halves are better than one whole. Instead of using a single mold for the entire frame, Prince splits the racquet from the tip of the head to the bottom of the shaft and molds the two halves of the racquet separately. Because the two halves are created separately Prince is able to mold the string channels into the frame instead of drilling the holes after the frame is molded. By not drilling through the frame Prince is able to maintain the torsional strength of the racquet and increase the frame stiffness.

The Direct Contact string channels are another feature made possible by building the racquets in halves. Molding the string channels into the racquet instead of drilling the holes eliminates the need for grommets. By eliminating grommets, Prince claims the feel of the racquet is increased by keeping the strings in direct contact with the frame. This is a throwback to wooden racquets which had no grommets but plenty of feel.

The Air+ Comfort handle splits the racquet handle into four air filled quadrants separated by elastomer gaskets. The four quadrants are designed to move independently to absorb more shock. Slits cut into the racquet shaft just above the grip allow air to ventilate the grip from the inside for added comfort.